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right away


Meanings
  • adverb

    Immediately or without delay; at once.


Pronunciation




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Synonyms

at once , delay , without , forthwith , immediately , instantly , now , straight away , tout de suite
Rhymes
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away , stay , play , pray , may
Homophones
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  1. right (English) : corresponding to or being the correct side or position

  2. write (English) : to put (letters, words, or other symbols) onto a surface, typically paper, with a pen or pencil


Variants
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right away
Forms
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right away (adv)


Etymology
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Originally meant 'on the right hand' or 'on this side' in Old English.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'right away' first appeared in English in the 13th century.

  2. The phrase 'right away' is often used in American English more frequently than in British English.


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  1. instantly: Synonym for 'right away' meaning 'immediately' or 'without delay'.


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In literature, 'right away' is often used to convey a sense of urgency or excitement. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the narrator describes how he 'went out into the white December night' and 'walked due north toward the large houses' right away, drawn by the allure of the mysterious Gatsby.

How to Memorize "right away"

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    - Visualize a clock striking 12 and the hands moving quickly to show 'right away'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'right' with 'away' to remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

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